(Trapeliopsis glaucolepidea) — Vulnerable

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Trapeliopsis glaucolepidea

Vulnerable

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Trapeliopsis glaucolepidea is a crustose lichen with a glaucous, granular thallus forming patches on soil and rock substrates. It inhabits open mineral soils, sandy heathlands, and disturbed ground in temperate and boreal European environments. This lichen colonizes bare acidic soils and contributes to early successional soil stabilization.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)

Class

Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)

Order

Baeomycetales (Baeomycetales)

Species

Trapeliopsis glaucolepidea ()

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Trapeliopsis pseudogranulosa

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Trapeliopsis flexuosa

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Granular Mottled-Disk Lichen

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Greenish Mottled-Disk Lichen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Trapeliopsis glaucolepidea. It belongs to the genus Trapeliopsis.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Trapeliopsis glaucolepidea) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does belong to?

(Trapeliopsis glaucolepidea) belongs to the genus Trapeliopsis, which is part of the taxonomic family Trapeliaceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Trapeliopsis glaucolepidea) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Trapeliopsis glaucolepidea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Trapeliopsis include , , Board Lichen, Granular Mottled-Disk Lichen, Greenish Mottled-Disk Lichen.